Many women cannot have sexual intercourse due to pain in the outer part of their vagina. Such women may not allow gynecologists to perform a pelvic exam because a speculum cannot be inserted without causing extreme pain from muscle spasms. Which of the following disorders do these women most likely have?

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Women who experience pain and muscle spasms during attempts at vaginal penetration or pelvic exams may have vaginismus, a condition characterized by involuntary muscle contractions in the outer part of the vagina. Dyspareunia refers to painful intercourse, dyspepsia refers to indigestion, and anorgasmia refers to difficulty achieving orgasm.

Many Women Cannot Have Sexual Intercourse Due to Pain in the Outer